Food Safety Archives

Parboiling and Polishing: What They Mean for Your Health and Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- April 16, 2025
Have you ever wondered how rice or other grains are prepared before they reach your plate? Before cooking a white pot of fluffy rice, it goes through two important processes: parboiling and polishing. These methods make rice easier to cook and improve its appearance. However, they also impact the safety and nutrition of the rice.
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FSSAI Backs Off IMS Act Enforcement, Raising Concerns 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared that it no longer holds the responsibility for enforcing the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act. This decision came in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed in March 2025. In its reply dated April 1, FSSAI stated that the Ministry of
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Madurai Restaurant Sparks Debate with Watermelon Parotta 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report A restaurant in Madurai stirred controversy on social media after introducing an unconventional dish — watermelon parotta. In a now-viral promotional video, the restaurant showcased the preparation: placing a watermelon slice on parotta dough, drizzling it with oil, baking the combination, and cutting it like a pizza. While some viewers applauded the innovation, others
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Kerala Tops in Food Safety with Record Inspections and Reforms 0

Report Kerala has achieved remarkable progress in food safety enforcement, setting new benchmarks in the last financial year. Health Minister Veena George announced that the state’s food safety department carried out 69,002 inspections, one of the highest ever recorded. These efforts resulted in the collection of ₹5.4 crore in fines from violators across various districts.

Sanitizing in the Food Industry: A Must for Safe and Clean Food 0

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April 9, 2025

Keeping food safe goes beyond using fresh ingredients—it requires keeping everything around it clean and germ-free. In the food industry, sanitizing plays a major role in preventing contamination, maintaining hygiene, and protecting our health. Whether food workers run a large processing plant or a small hotel kitchen, they must sanitize properly to stop harmful bacteria,

FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled